Eastern Han Dynasty Burial Practices Quiz

What is the primary focus of the models displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

• Modern architectural designs

• Ancient Chinese burial practices

• European art movements

• Contemporary sculptures

What is the purpose of Mingqi in the context of the Eastern Han Dynasty?

• To be displayed in public spaces

• To serve as toys for children

• To accompany the deceased in the afterlife

• To be used in daily life

How do Mingqi differ from the Terracotta soldiers of the first emperor?

• Mingqi are larger in size

• Mingqi were used in warfare

• Mingqi were more widely accessible

• Mingqi are made of metal

What traditional Chinese architectural technique is highlighted in the watchtower models?

• Metal framework

• Stone masonry

• Interlocking timber system

• Use of glass windows

What detail in the watchtower models adds a charming touch according to the narrator?

• The size of the windows

• The tiny human figure peeking out

• The color of the paint

• The shape of the doors

What is the significance of the round roof tiles in the watchtower models?

• They are unique to European architecture

• They are a recent addition

• They are characteristic of traditional Chinese architecture

• They indicate modern design

How were the Mingqi objects primarily produced during the Eastern Han Dynasty?

• Hand-carved from stone

• Woven from bamboo

• Mold-made and then detailed by artists

• Cast in metal

What was the cultural importance of Mingqi in the Eastern Han Dynasty?

• To ensure a happy afterlife and honor ancestors

• To be used in religious ceremonies

• To serve as currency

• To display wealth in life

What does the presence of Mingqi in tombs suggest about Eastern Han beliefs?

• An emphasis on the afterlife

• A preference for minimalism

• A disregard for the deceased

• A focus on military power

What industry supported the production of Mingqi during the Eastern Han Dynasty?

• Textile industry

• Metalworking industry

• Agricultural industry

• Ceramic industry